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Game of Drones: Olympics Uses Being Studied, NFL at Crisis Point

Game of Drones: Olympics Uses Being Studied, NFL at Crisis Point

With just about six months to go before the Opening Ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, security plans are well underway. Organizers say ...

Olympic Esports Games Coming into Focus as Bidders Materialize

Olympic Esports Games Coming into Focus as Potential Bidders Materialize

Who will be bidding to host the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2026? Hard to know as it’s still early days yet but one country has spoken up. Org...

Bowling Rolls On: A Report from the National Governing Body

National Governing Body of Bowling Reports Growth, Registration Sellouts at Events

The sport of bowling continues its growth, according to this update from the US Bowling Congress. Membership is up and participation in events remains...

Preakness Stakes to be moved temporarily during Pimlico reconstruction

And They’re Off and Renovating: Pimlico Could Give Up Preakness Temporarily

The Belmont Stakes are moving because of renovations; are the Preakness Stakes next? Maybe. A new report from the Maryland Thoroughbred Operating Auth...

Inside Events: Ultimate Firefighter Challenge

Inside Events: Ultimate Firefighter

This time last year, SDM covered the US Police & Fire Championships, an Olympic-style competition for first responders and public safety personnel acr...

There’s a New Emerging Sport in Town and It’s Worth Cheering About

There’s a New Emerging Sport in Town and It’s Worth Cheering About

There’s a new NCAA Emerging Sport for Women in town, and that’s something to cheer about. At the 2024 NCAA Convention, the Division III membership ele...

Could ‘Pay Up to Tune In’ Be Coming to the Super Bowl Some Day?

Could ‘Pay Up to Tune In’ be the Name of the Game for a Super Bowl?

Peacockgate. The Peacock Bowl. Whatever name you hung on the Chiefs/Dolphins matchup, the chatter was hard to miss. Complaints on social media made it...

Dementia-Friendly Tourism Could Make Sports Travel Even More Inclusive

Dementia-Friendly Tourism Could Make Sports Travel Even More Inclusive

One emerging aspect of tourism just might fall into the category of “What took them so long?” Dementia-friendly tourism and travel are coming into the...

Move United Seeks Host City for 2025 Education Conference

Get Your BID On: Move United Seeks Host City for 2025 Education Conference

Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, seeks a strong host city for its spring 2...

Can Safety Data Make 2024 the Year for Synthetic Surfaces in Horse Racing?

Can Safety Data Make 2024 the Year for Synthetic Surfaces in Horse Racing?

The issue of synthetic surfaces for sports is an area of continuing study. The question of whether natural grass or artificial turf is better for yout...